Pregnancy & Parenting Tips

Sleep is important for your baby. Understand his sleeping pattern and what you can do to get him to sleep through the night How much infants sleep as they develop: - Newborns: 15 to 20 hours a day (eight at...

Hubbies can often feel left out in a pregnancy. Yet your wife is feeling especially vulnerable and needs your support more than ever. Here are some practical ways you can get involved: Pregnancy Test: - Be the one to purchase...

Take this quiz and find out! 1. The World Health Organisation recommends breastfeeding your child for at least six months. You: a. Breastfeed your child for exactly six months. b. Plan to breastfeed him for as long as he wants...

Confinement practices differ slightly between the Chinese, Indian and Malay communities in Singapore but they all aim to restore the strength of the new mum and prevent future ill health. Here’s a breakdown of the rituals practised by the different...

As your baby develops tooth buds, you, too, need to take good care of your teeth and gums.  The pregnancy hormone, progesterone, may cause your gums to be extra tender, especially when you brush and floss.  Some tenderness is normal...

If you’re a first-time dad, you may be confused about what to do. Here are ways to help you be a good support for your wife 1. Know what to expect. Accompany your wife to her antenatal class and learn about...

Are you often hit by waves of nausea? You’ve been struck by morning sickness. Some women compare it to seasickness; others say it’s like the worst hangover they’ve ever had.  Morning sickness affects three in four pregnant women. It usually...

Has your baby been crying all afternoon and is his crying different from usual? He is probably suffering from colic. Here are some ways to calm your infant if he is afflicted with this problem. 1. Use movement to calm...

It’s a Chinese tradition to celebrate the first month of a newborn baby with a party, also known as Man Yue. Take the hassle out of planning with these practical tips: 1. Set a date for the party This would be...